Makana at Rumsfire (03/27/08)

Makana is a Hawaiian term meaning "gift from heaven" or reward.

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DaBoyZ05
Makana is a Hawaiian term meaning "gift from heaven" or reward.

It is often used as a person's name or as part of a name.

2009-01-05T18:49:14Z

DaBoyZ05
It is often used as a person's name or as part of a name.

Makana Mountain is located on the northernmost island in the Hawaiian archipelago, Kauai.

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DaBoyZ05
Makana Mountain is located on the northernmost island in the Hawaiian archipelago, Kauai.

According to the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) web site, it towers above Limahuli valley.

2009-01-05T18:56:48Z

DaBoyZ05
According to the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) web site, it towers above Limahuli valley.

It is often referred to as Bali Hai, a name popularized by the movie South Pacific.

2009-01-05T18:52:52Z

DaBoyZ05
It is often referred to as Bali Hai, a name popularized by the movie South Pacific.

However, the ancient Hawaiians named it Makana.

2009-01-05T18:52:28Z

DaBoyZ05
However, the ancient Hawaiians named it Makana.

The name indicates the importance of Makana mountain in ancient Hawaii.

2009-01-05T18:54:11Z

DaBoyZ05
The name indicates the importance of Makana mountain in ancient Hawaii.

The NTBG site explains that Makana mountain is one of only two locations where the famous fire-throwing ceremony, 'oahi, was performed in ancient times.

2009-01-05T18:57:24Z

DaBoyZ05
The NTBG site explains that Makana mountain is one of only two locations where the famous fire-throwing ceremony, 'oahi, was performed in ancient times.

The 'oahi was a celebration of very special occasions such as the graduation of students from the famous hula school at Ke'e or the visit of a high chief.

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DaBoyZ05
The 'oahi was a celebration of very special occasions such as the graduation of students from the famous hula school at Ke'e or the visit of a high chief.

On the day of the ceremony, skilled firethrowers climbed the steep cliffs to the very top of Makana mountain laden with light, dry logs of papala or hau.

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DaBoyZ05
On the day of the ceremony, skilled firethrowers climbed the steep cliffs to the very top of Makana mountain laden with light, dry logs of papala or hau.

When night fell, they set the logs afire and hurled them out over the ocean.

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DaBoyZ05
When night fell, they set the logs afire and hurled them out over the ocean.

Updrafts created by the tradewinds hitting the sheer cliff of Makana kept the firebrands aloft, soaring as far as a mile out to sea.

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DaBoyZ05
Updrafts created by the tradewinds hitting the sheer cliff of Makana kept the firebrands aloft, soaring as far as a mile out to sea.

The results was a night sky filled with sparks and fiery torches tracing arcs of light from Makana to the sea.

2009-01-05T18:50:15Z

DaBoyZ05
The results was a night sky filled with sparks and fiery torches tracing arcs of light from Makana to the sea.

In Hawaii there is a much acclaimed singer and guitarist named Makana. (this is that Makana)

2009-01-05T18:51:38Z

DaBoyZ05
In Hawaii there is a much acclaimed singer and guitarist named Makana. (this is that Makana)

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